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     James Anthony Rupel was born on 3 November 1915 at Greene Twsp., St. Joseph Co., Indiana. He was the son of Alexis Coquillard Rupel and Mary Elizabeth Drollinger. James Anthony Rupel married Margaret A. Wilson on 22 November 1958 at California. James Anthony Rupel lived in March 1969 at St. Louis, Missouri.¹ He and Margaret A. Wilson were divorced in June 1971 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California. James Anthony Rupel died on 4 October 1982 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 66.

     James T. Rupel was born on 20 October 1855.¹ He was the son of Bazil Rupel and Sara Jane Brunson.

     Jeremiah Rupel was born circa 1826 at Pennsylvania.¹ He was the son of Jacob Rupel and Catherine Griffith. Jeremiah Rupel married Sarah (?) Jeremiah Rupel died on 17 March 1852 at Elkhart Co., Indiana.¹ He was buried at Oakland Cemetery, Elkhart Co., Indiana.¹

     John Rupel was born circa 1766.¹ He was the son of Jacob Ruple (Rupel) and Margaret (?) John Rupel married Elizabeth Bird (Byrd). John Rupel died circa 1839 at Elkhart Co., Indiana.¹ John Coleman records FHL film 1673524 item 14. John Coleman lists John Ruple's being born about 1770-1780.

     John Rupel was born on 20 October 1797 at Somerset Co., Pennsylvania.¹ He was the son of Jacob Rupel and Ann Livengood. John Rupel married Mary Peck before 1821 at Pennsylvania. John Rupel married Susannah Bowman, daughter of Jacob Bowman and Elizabeth (?), on 21 October 1841 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^2,3,4 John Rupel died on 21 April 1888 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 90.^2,1 He was buried at Sumption Prairie Cemetery, Greene Twsp., St. Joseph Co., Indiana.¹

     John Drollinger Rupel was born on 5 February 1907 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^1,2 He was the son of Alexis Coquillard Rupel and Mary Elizabeth Drollinger. John Drollinger Rupel married Bonnie May Phillips, daughter of Hugh Samuel Phillips and Hazel Nichols, on 8 August 1934 at Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., California.² John Drollinger Rupel and Bonnie May Phillips were divorced. John Drollinger Rupel married Cornelia Constance Vaden, daughter of Claude Vaden and Constance Daniel, on 28 March 1944 at Williamsburg, Virginia.^3,4 The cause of death was crushing injury to head and neck in an automobile accident, causing instant death in 1952.^1,4 John Drollinger Rupel died on 21 January 1952 at Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia, at age 44.² He died on 23 January 1952 at North Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia, at age 44.¹ He was buried on 25 January 1952 at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Covington, Virginia.⁵

     John Drollinger Rupel III is the son of John Drollinger Rupel Jr. and Martha Ann Howe.¹

     John Drollinger Rupel Jr. is the son of John Drollinger Rupel and Cornelia Constance Vaden. John Drollinger Rupel Jr. married Martha Ann Howe on 14 August 1971 at Virginia; Certificate Number:      1971030429.¹

     John J. Rupel married Lydia Chord, daughter of Jacob Chord and Susannah Bowman, on 27 December 1849 at South Bend, Indiana.¹

     Joseph C. Rupel was born on 15 February 1918 at Greene Twsp., St. Joseph Co., Indiana. He was the son of Alexis Coquillard Rupel and Mary Elizabeth Drollinger. Joseph C. Rupel died on 4 October 1922 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 4.

     Josiah Rupel was the son of Jacob Rupel and Catherine Griffith.

     Katherine Rupel was born circa 1804 at Somerset Co., Pennsylvania.² She was the daughter of Jacob Rupel and Ann Livengood. Katherine Rupel married John Bird. Katherine Rupel died on 16 January 1840.² She was buried at Sumption Prairie Cemetery, Greene Twsp., St. Joseph Co., Indiana.² Katherine and John had two children.

     Kay Rupel is the daughter of Maurice Eugene Rupel and Mary Elizabeth Tamplen. Kay Rupel married Bruce Bloedorn.

     Rev. Lawrence Michael Rupel was a Career

Ordained priest Roman Catholic Church, 1975. Member staff Marriage Tribunal Diocese Corpus Christi, since 1975. Chaplain Incarnate Word Sisters, 1975-1976.

Associate pastor Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Corpus Christi, 1976-1977.

Associate pastor Saint Paul Catholic Church, Corpus Christi, 1977-1979. Associate pastor Saint Elizabeth Catholic Church, Alice, Texas, since 1979.

Chairman department measurement and evaluation Office Catholic Schools, 1976-1978. Alcoholism and drug abuse counseling, 1979.

Consultant, primary therapist Coastal Bend Rehabilitation for Alcoholics.

Consultant Coastal Bend Council Alcoholism. Licensed professional counselor


.¹ He was born on 5 September 1948 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^2,1 He was the son of Lawrence Quinby Rupel and Mary Elizabeth Tamplen.

Maurice Rupel adopted Rosie & Larry Rupel in 1952, after he married Mary Elizabeth Tamplen Rupel (his brother Larry's children). Larry had married Mary Tamplen in 1946 and he passed away from Leukemia. Three years after Larry's death, Mauri married Mary in 1952.

Rev. Lawrence Michael Rupel graduated in 1971 at University of Texas, Austin, Texas, Bachelor of Arts.¹ He graduated in 1975 at Josephinum School Theology, Columbus, Ohio, Master of Divinity.¹ He retired in 1994 at Texas. He died on 10 May 1995 at age 46.² He was buried at Crowell Cemetery, Crowell, Foard Co., Texas.²

     Lawrence Quinby Rupel was born on 20 September 1912 at Greene Twsp., St. Joseph Co., Indiana.¹ He was the son of Alexis Coquillard Rupel and Mary Elizabeth Drollinger. Lawrence Quinby Rupel married Mary Elizabeth Tamplen, daughter of Luther Tamplen and Eura Mary Miller, on 5 September 1946 at Lubbock, Lubbock Co., Texas. Lawrence Quinby Rupel died on 28 November 1948 at Lubbock, Lubbock Co., Texas, at age 36.¹ The cause of death was Leukemia.² He was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Midland, Midland Co., Texas.¹

     Louisa Rupel was born circa 1869.¹ She was the daughter of David Rupel and Sarah Melling. Louisa died in infancy.

     Lydia Rupel married Nathaniel Robert Kennedy. History of St. Joseph Co., Indiana, 1880, page 746. Lydia Rupel was born circa 1848 at Indiana. She was the daughter of Jacob Ruple and Leah Miller.

     Lydia Ann Rupel was born on 5 May 1833 at Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of John Rupel and Mary Peck. Lydia Ann Rupel married Charles Knott on 7 December 1854 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.¹ Lydia Ann Rupel died on 14 March 1924 at La Porte Co., Indiana, at age 90.¹ Ruple Family in America, 1988, by Jack D. Ruple Sr., pg 144,148.

     Mabelle Rupel was born on 11 February 1881 at Indiana. She was the daughter of Arvard Bion Rupel and Anna Zahrt. Mabelle Rupel died in June 1971 at La Grange, Cook Co., Illinois, at age 90.

     Maggie Rupel was born circa 1875 at Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of Andrew Rupel and Mara A. Hasbaugh. Maggie was married to a Mr. Jackson.

     Malinda C. Rupel was born circa 1849 at Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of David Rupel and Sarah Melling. Malinda C. Rupel married David H. Weaver on 5 January 1866.¹ Ruple Family in America, 1988, by Jack D. Ruple Sr., pg 147,150. History of St. Joseph County, 1880, pg 730, has name as Melinda.

     Margaret Cecilla Rupel was born on 26 November 1905 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana. She was the daughter of Alexis Coquillard Rupel and Mary Elizabeth Drollinger. Margaret Cecilla Rupel married Thomas Everett Stumm on 16 June 1926 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana. Margaret Cecilla Rupel died on 27 April 1994 at Aurora, Arapahoe Co., Colorado, at age 88.

     Margaret Elizabeth Rupel is the daughter of John Drollinger Rupel and Bonnie May Phillips. Margaret Elizabeth Rupel married Bruce Trevor Bullock, son of Dr. Trevor Wilson Bullock and Hazel Ella Russell, on 5 February 1956 at St Cornelius Catholic Church, Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., California.^1,2

     Margaret J. Rupel was born circa 1844 at Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of David Rupel and Sarah Melling. Margaret J. Rupel married J.W. Jones on 14 January 1866.¹ Ruple Family in America, 1988, by Jack D. Ruple Sr., pg 146,150.

     Maribel Rupel was born in July 1895 at Illinois. She was the daughter of Arvard Bion Rupel and Anna Zahrt. Maribel Rupel died on 5 June 1976 at California at age 80.

     Martha Rupel was born circa 1835 at Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel Rupel and Elinor Chord. Martha Rupel married Jacob Ulery on 16 November 1854.¹ Ruple Family in America, 1988, by Jack D. Ruple Sr., pg 146,150.

     Martin Franklin Rupel was born on 30 November 1898.¹ He was the son of Charles Rupel and Clara Stickler. Martin Franklin Rupel married Laura N. Reum on 24 May 1934.¹ Martin Franklin Rupel died on 24 July 1952 at age 53.¹

     Mary Rupel was born on 17 September 1808 at Pennsylvania.^1,2 She was the daughter of Jacob Rupel and Ann Livengood. Mary Rupel married Thomas Longley on 17 July 1831 at Elkhart Co., Indiana.¹ Mary Rupel died on 30 April 1865 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 56.^1,2 She was buried at Sumption Prairie Cemetery, Greene Twsp., St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^1,2 Ruple Family in America, 1988, by Jack D. Ruple Sr., pg 139,147.

     Mary Rupel was born circa January 1885 at Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of Andrew Rupel and Mara A. Hasbaugh. Mary was married to a Mr. Markley.

     Mary Rupel was the daughter of Jacob Ruple and Leah Miller. Mary Rupel married Lewis Paul. History of St. Joseph Co., Indiana, 1880, page 746.